Nutrition And Diet

Pomegranate for Better Penis Health

Cultivated in the Himalayan regions along with the Mediterranean, South East Asia and USA, pomegranate is a fruit that has several benefits. Punica granatum L, more commonly referred to as pomegranate, grows on a tiny tree and both the fruit and the leaves of the plant have various medicinal properties.

The fruit contains several enzymes, proteins and bioactive substances that help in treating ailments like cancer, heart disorders, dental conditions, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, obesity and even infant brain ischemia. The anti-oxidants, anti-carcinogenic and anti-inflammatory properties of the fruit contribute toward increasing its benefits. The fruit is also effective in treating erectile dysfunction and male infertility.

Although there are several active enzymes in the fruit, it is ellagic acid ellagitannins that is said to be the most effective. Other active substances that are worth mentioning here are anthocyanins, glucose, ascorbic acid, ellagic acid, gallic acid, caffeic acid, catechin, EGCG, quercetin, rutin, numerous minerals, particularly iron and amino acids.

Let us understand how pomegranate juice works to better sexual health.

Regular consumptions of pomegrannate juice, is known to increase the flow of blood into the penile area. The antioxidants in the juice help in keeping the blood vessels functioning optimally. The juice also helps in preserving nitric oxide in the blood vessels of the penis and thereby helps in relaxing the penis tissue and increasing blood flow into the region. This added flow of blood into the penis, betters it’s over all health and also contributes toward a stronger and longer lasting erection.

Apart from a better erection, pomegranate juice also helps in bettering the production of sperm as well as its mortality. The number of abnormal sperm cells is decreased significantly while sperm concentration, cell density, diameter of seminiferous tubules is increased.

Thus both virility and erection levels improve with regular consumption of pomegranate juice.

There have been scientific studies that show that up to 600mg of pomegranate juice per kg of body weight can be consumed each day and yet there shall be no adverse effects of the juice on the body. Indeed this indicates that supplements that adopt pomegranate juice as their ingredient are safe and beneficial too.

Apart from several other health benefits, pomegranate also doubles as an effective and safe treatment for sexual dysfunction. All in all a multi beneficial fruit.

All About Zinc

Zinc is a mineral, a natural element, which is crucial in the production of testosterone and the zinc content of the prostate gland and sperm is higher than in any other part of the body. Therefore, a deficiency of zinc not just a causes sexual health problems, such as sperm abnormalities and prostate disease, but it is also needed for all round wellness of your whole body and general health.

Dietary sources of Zinc

Lean red meat, whole-grain cereals, pulses, and legumes provide the highest concentrations of zinc: concentrations in such foods are generally in the range of raw weight. Processed cereals with low extraction rates, polished rice, and chicken, pork or meat with high fat content have moderate zinc content. Fish, roots and tubers, green leafy vegetables, and fruits are only modest sources of zinc. Saturated fats and oils, sugar, and alcohol have very low 

Dietary Zinc & general body health

Zinc is an essential element in our diet, but too little can be harmful. Without enough dietary intake, people can experience a loss of appetite, decreased sense of taste and smell, decreased immune function, slow healing of wounds, and skin sores. Zinc deficiency may increase the toxic effects of arsenic, copper, cadmium and lead; thus an adequate amount of zinc can be considered protective against the toxicity of these elements.

Dietary Zinc & penis health

Zinc is present in all body tissues and fluids including penile tissues and semen. Too little zinc can also result in poorly developed sex organs and retarded growth in young men. In addition, Zinc depletion can also cause erectile dysfunction or male impotence. Zinc is also crucial for sperm production and quality. Zinc helps guarantee that the genetic material you are passing along is stable and of good quality. As for penis growth, it has been shown that Zinc plays a crucial role in the process of protein synthesis and cellular growth of the penis. Therefore, proper supply of zinc results in increase in thickness and length of the penis.

Finally, while it is always good to obtain zinc from natural sources, many men find it difficult and expensive to consume zinc on daily basis and in sufficient quantity from dietary sources.